Simon Grant practises corporate and commercial law, with an emphasis on financing transactions and financial regulation. Simon is also a co-head of Bennett Jones' cross-disciplinary Fintech & Blockchain practice group.

Simon routinely acts for credit providers, borrowers and sponsors on loan facilities, acquisition financings, project financing and capital markets transactions. He also regularly advises clients on financial regulation and compliance, including foreign financial institutions and fintech companies doing business in Canada and end users in connection with Canada's G20 commitments to regulate derivatives.

Simon speaks and writes widely on financial innovation. Most recently, he co-wrote the Canada chapter in Global Legal Insights‘ Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Legislation. He was also a keynote speaker at the 2017 Celero FinTech Conference.

Simon first joined Bennett Jones after summering and articling with the firm. He later re-joined the firm after practicing with an international law firm in New York City.

Underwriters for a $155-million initial public offering of TMAC Resources Inc.

BMO Capital Markets and CIBC World Markets, as co-lead underwriters of the $155-million initial public offering of TMAC Resources Inc.

A multinational private equity firm, in a US$110-million financing of an energy company.

Wheels Group, Inc., in its corporate reorganization and subsequent acquisition by Radiant Logistics Inc. pursuant to a court approved plan of arrangement for approximately $100 million.

A transportation company, in a US$15-million acquisition financing.

A private equity firm, in a US$18-million acquisition financing of an educational services company.

A European bank, in the financing of a retail clothing chain.

Duluth Metals Limited, in the acquisition by Antofagasta plc of all of the outstanding common shares of Duluth Metals Limited by way of a plan of arrangement for a total transaction value of approximately $104.6 million.

Klondex Mines Ltd., in its US$83-million acquisition of the Midas mine and mill complex in Nevada from Newmont Mining Corporation, and related acquisition financings.

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited, in its $200-million high yield note offering in Canada and the United States as part of a $510-million refinancing.